A book by Lynsey Addario
Lynsey Addario is an American, Photo-Journalist and Author. She photographed for Time Magazine, The New York Times, and National Geographic.
I completed reading this book last month and I liked it as she talks about the women in conflict (or War) and how women in different cultures are more affected and not spoken about in the world. It is true that even neighboring communities or nations are not aware and talking about such an important issue. Beautifully captured photos, story of the moment instead of overall war story and done by journalist. There are many points I felt it’s a story for “breaking news” rather than inside story. Every profession has its own advantages and limitations. Or allow me to say brighter side and dark side.
Since I travel a lot as an aid worker and have worked different conflicts around the world (Afghanistan, Syria, Sri Lanka, etc. and now in Ethiopia), I was able to understand beyond the story told in the book.
I would like to call Lynsey as “Fearless Traveler” with her heart and mind in right place. She has shown bravery where needed and have also shown Lynsey travels with purpose and photographs during key war times.
The Afghan people before and after Taliban, the civilian casualties during parties in conflict during Iraq war, burned villages and deaths in Darfur – The Sudan, violence against women in Congo, spellbinding and headline-making story of her kidnapping by pro Gaddafi forces in Libya, tragic lives of starving Somali children etc. stories are well captured, right on time, with her DSLR and with right mix of bravery and empathy.
Do I recommend this book? Since I have travelled over 50 countries and understand international affairs / conflicts easily, I enjoyed the book. If you do understand, you will enjoy.
However, i also wonder why there are no such books by aid workers? Usually they would have more details and they live in such context relatively longer. I find very few books and wish there were more.
Your recommendation - well considered. As always, love to read more from you.
ReplyDeleteAid workers do have more stories. Some stories will turn out to be blog and some books.
Keep blogging.